What Terry Lifts does

Terry Lifts is a UK-based manufacturer of accessibility lifts, founded in 1948 and headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire, where it designs and manufactures its full product range. The company produces through-floor home lifts, platform lifts, step lifts, and inclined platform stair lifts using hydraulic drive systems, with proprietary safety features including 30-minute fire protection certified by Warrington Fire, battery backup emergency lowering, and pressure-sensitive safety edges. Its core product portfolio spans the Harmony range (unenclosed and enclosed through-floor lifts), the Lifestyle and Affinity home lifts, the Melody platform lifts, the TSL step lift series, and the S7 SR stairlift, alongside a portable platform lift available for hire.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model with free home surveys, detailed quotations, and installation by Terry-trained engineers, supported by a showroom in Knutsford and an in-house training centre that certifies agents, local authorities, and maintenance contractors. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time lift sales and installation, supplemented by recurring service contracts, extended warranties, portable lift hire (starting at £1,400 per 7-day period), and a B2B powder coating service operated under ISO 9001/14001/45001. Distribution combines direct domestic sales with a global export partner network serving markets including the USA, Canada, and Norway.

Terry Lifts serves three primary segments: residential homeowners seeking aging-in-place and disability access solutions, public access customers in schools, theatres, heritage venues, and government buildings requiring Equality Act 2010 compliance, and B2B service partners (agents, local authorities, maintenance contractors). The customer base is diversified across individual homeowners, enterprise accounts (Bath Assembly Rooms, Royal Grammar School, Princes Bradford), disability charities (Warrington Disability Partnership), and multiple UK local authority frameworks (Manchester, Bradford, Knowsley, Sunderland, Newcastle, Bolton at Home). The company has shaped European lift standards since 1979 through LEIA and the British Standards Institute, and holds Made in Britain, Trustmark, CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, and ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications.

Name

Terry Lifts

Legal name

Terry Group Ltd

Website

https://terrylifts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Terry Lifts is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer of accessibility lifts founded in 1948, producing home lifts, platform lifts, step lifts, and stair lifts for residential homeowners, public access venues, and local authority frameworks across the UK and international export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessibility Lifts and Mobility Equipment

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Mobility & Accessibility Equipment (Ramps, Stair Lifts, Transfer Aids) (HSABAKAB), Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD)

Keywords

• Home lift manufacturing
• Accessibility lifts
• Platform lifts
• Step lifts
• Mobility lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Knutsford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lift Sales and Installation: Direct sales of home lifts, platform lifts, and step lifts with professional installation by Terry-trained engineers. Includes building work coordination, survey, and full installation typically completed in 1-2 days.
2. Service, Maintenance and Repairs: Ongoing maintenance services after warranty period. Includes annual servicing, repairs, and spare parts supply. Emergency support available 24/7 outside office hours.
3. Extended Warranty: Extended warranty options purchased by customers for ongoing reassurance beyond the standard 12-month parts and labour warranty.
4. Portable Lift Hire: Short and long-term hire of portable platform lifts for temporary wheelchair access. Hire costs start from £1,400 including delivery, setup, and collection. Minimum 7 days, maximum 28 days.
5. Powder Coating Service: Powder coating service extended to external steel component and product manufacturers across the North West, operating under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Terry Lifts designs, manufactures, and installs a comprehensive range of accessibility lifts including through-floor home lifts, vertical platform lifts, step lifts, and stair lifts for residential and public access customers. All products are manufactured at the company's Cheshire facility and installed by Terry-trained engineers, complemented by ongoing service, maintenance, repair, training, and powder coating services.

Product overview

Terry Lifts is a British manufacturer of accessibility lifts offering a comprehensive portfolio of home lifts, platform lifts, step lifts, and stair lifts. The product range includes: Symphony Home Lift (premium model with larger cabin for wheelchair users); Affinity Home Lift (ultra-compact standing lift); Lifestyle Home Lift (corner-fit 2-person domestic lift); Harmony Home Lift (unenclosed through-floor wheelchair lift); Harmony FE Home Lift (fully enclosed through-floor lift in 4 sizes); Melody 1 Platform Lift (low-rise up to 1m); Melody 3 Platform Lift (up to 3m travel for indoor/outdoor use); TSL 500/1000/1100W Step Lifts (wheelchair step access solutions); S7 SR Wheelchair Stairlift (inclined platform stair lift); and Portable Platform Lift (temporary hire solution). All products are designed and manufactured in Cheshire with comprehensive service, maintenance, and training offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Symphony Home Lift Premium home lift with larger cabin size designed for wheelchair users. Features 325kg weight capacity, choice of three standard colours (Basault Grey, Pure White, Jet Matt Black), laminated safety glass, car controls on handrail, and tilting carriage floor.
• Affinity Home Lift Ultra-compact two-stop standing home lift designed for smaller properties. Features ultra-compact design fitting a 900mm wide enclosure, fully customisable options, mood lighting, toughened laminated scratch-resistant glass, powered door, telephone, interior handrails, low profile 40mm floor threshold, integrated perch seat, and 30-minute fire and smoke integrity.
• Lifestyle Home Lift Elegant corner-fit home lift with small footprint taking no more space than an armchair. Standing or seated lift for up to two people serving two levels, featuring smart corner design, one-touch controls, battery backup, dimmable LED lights, and hydraulic drive system.
• Harmony Home Lift Unenclosed through-floor home lift for wheelchair users. Features market-leading range of cabin sizes (4 sizes), low cabin floor profile, quick installation in two days, one-touch wireless controls, toughened scratch-resistant glass panels, powered door, and hydraulic drive with 0.06 m/sec speed.
• Harmony FE Home Lift Fully enclosed through-floor lift for ease of access. Available in four models (Compact, Standard, Longer, Longer Wider) with maximum 325kg capacity. Features hydraulic drive system, one-touch wireless controls, toughened scratch-resistant glass, and 30-minute fire protection.
• Melody 1 Platform Lift Versatile vertical platform lift providing domestic and public access for wheelchair users. Features access for heights up to 1 metre, 250kg load capacity, external fixed ramp (no pit required), 24-volt hydraulic scissor drive, and BS 6440:2011 compliance.
• Melody 3 Platform Lift Unenclosed vertical platform lift for indoor and outdoor use providing access up to 3 metres. Features load capacity up to 500kg (up to 2m travel) or 440kg (up to 3m), integral ramp (no pit required), direct-acting hydraulic drive, and compliance with BS 6440:2011 and the Equality Act 2010.
• TSL 500 Step Lift Safe and reliable step lift for wheelchair users negotiating a few steps. Features 500mm max height served, 250kg load capacity, hydraulic scissor mechanism, constant pressure controls, and can be installed indoors or outdoors in one day.
• TSL 1000 Step Lift Practical domestic wheelchair access step lift with up to 1 metre travel. Features 800mm or 900mm platform width options, hydraulic scissor mechanism, constant pressure controls, and BS 6440:2011 compliance.
• TSL 1100W Step Lift Extra wide platform step lift designed for bariatric users, mobility scooters, and heavy wheelchairs. Features 1100mm wide platform, 385kg load capacity, hydraulic scissor mechanism, and automatic wheelchair arrestor ramp.
• S7 SR Wheelchair Stairlift Inclined platform stair lift for straight staircases providing wheelchair and disabled access. Features automatic folding, 225kg load capacity, rack and pinion drive system, 0.10 m/sec speed, and EN81-40 compliance.
• Portable Platform Lift for Wheelchair Access Flexible temporary wheelchair access solution for stages and mezzanine levels. Self-contained unit on castors that folds for transportation and storage, up to 30 cycles from built-in batteries, 250kg load capacity, and available for purchase or hire.
• Service, Maintenance and Repairs Ongoing maintenance, annual servicing, repair, and spare parts supply for Terry Lifts products after the warranty period. Emergency support available 24/7 outside office hours.
• Extended Warranty Optional extended warranty purchased by customers for ongoing reassurance beyond the standard 12-month parts and labour warranty.
• Terry Lifts Training Centre Courses Hands-on training courses for platform and through-floor lifts covering repair, maintenance, and installation, delivered to authorized agents, local authorities, and maintenance contractors at the purpose-built Knutsford Training Centre.
• Powder Coating Service Powder coating service extended to external steel component and product manufacturers across the North West, operating under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 quality management systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifts installed in under 2 days excluding building work
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LEIA (Lifts & Escalator Industry Association)coreOthersTerry Lifts is a member of LEIA, working with government legislators, international representatives, and the British Standards Institute to formulate European standards for lifting platforms and through floor lifts since 1979.
• Export Partners (International Distributors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerry Lifts products are available worldwide through trained export partners who receive specialist product and installation training. Partners have access to in-house technical, design, marketing and sales support.
• Macclesfield CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship partner providing education and training opportunities for Terry Lifts employees in mechanical engineering, business, finance and operations.
• Warrington and Vale Royal CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship partner providing education and training opportunities for Terry Lifts employees with industry-recognized qualifications such as BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or NVQ in Finance.
• Warrington Disability PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstalled S7 SR Wheelchair Platform Lift on their wide-beam narrow boat 'The Wizard II - John B' to provide wheelchair access for community boat trips. Long-standing relationship supporting disability accessibility initiatives.
• BHTA (British Healthcare Trade Association)minorOthersTerry Lifts joined BHTA, the largest healthcare trade association in the UK, supporting the mobility and accessibility industry.
• British Standards InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerry Lifts works with the British Standards Institute alongside LEIA and government legislators to formulate European standards for lifting platforms and through floor lifts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stannah Group: UK-based family-owned manufacturer of stairlifts, home lifts, and platform lifts with a comparable British manufacturing heritage and UK public sector framework presence. Most direct competitor in the UK home accessibility lift market with overlapping product categories (through-floor lifts, stairlifts, platform lifts).
• Wessex Lift Co: UK manufacturer and installer of home lifts, platform lifts, and step lifts serving the residential accessibility market. Closely comparable in product range, customer base (homeowners, councils, OTs), and consultative sales model with home surveys.
• Acorn Stairlifts: UK-headquartered global stairlift manufacturer with direct-to-consumer sales motion. While narrower in product (stairlift-focused), competes with Terry Lifts for the same aging-in-place customer budget and through similar council framework channels.
• Pollock Lifts: Scottish-based manufacturer of through-floor home lifts, platform lifts, and stairlifts with similar product positioning and direct UK installation model. Comparable mid-sized independent competitor in the residential accessibility lift segment.
• Savaria Corporation: Canadian manufacturer (TSX-listed) of home lifts, stairlifts, and accessibility products following the Handicare acquisition. Direct competitor with broader international footprint and a similar product portfolio spanning through-floor lifts, platform lifts, and stairlifts.
• Handicare (Savaria): European accessibility lift and stairlift brand now under Savaria. Competes in UK and European residential lift market with comparable through-floor and platform lift products and similar occupational therapist referral channels.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based manufacturer of stairlifts, vertical platform lifts, and scooter lifts with established North American dealer network. Particularly relevant given Terry Lifts' 2024 entry into US/Canada, offering a view of incumbent competitive dynamics in the target geography.

Emerging players

• Stiltz Lifts: UK-based direct-to-consumer home lift specialist with modern digital marketing motion and compact home lift products. Competes with the Lifestyle/Affinity range at the value end of the home lift market and represents the new generation of consumer-focused accessibility lift brands.

Broad incumbents

• Otis Worldwide: Global elevator and escalator manufacturing major (NYSE-listed). Not a direct competitor in home lifts but operates in adjacent residential elevator and accessibility mobility segments, representing a potential strategic acquirer or capability benchmark for vertical mobility products.
• TK Elevator (thyssenkrupp): Global elevator and accessibility solutions provider with home lift product lines in European markets. Broad incumbent whose home lift division competes with Terry Lifts in commercial and high-end residential segments, particularly in EU export markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/terry_lifts

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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